Future Activities in Alys Beach, Villages of SoWal, Etc.

Seacrest has a nice little green behind their pool but places like it without commrcial businesses won't care about attracting outsiders. Look for any laces that have shops or restaurants like Alys Beach, Prominence, etc. to have activities.

I believe Villages of South Walton had at least one activity on the green where the shops are over Christmas/New Years which made me think that they made be planning more. Our favorite ice cream place is there -- the Carvel Shop. Great desserts, too. And plenty of seating indoors and out. I haven't stopped by any of the other shops yet, though.

I believe Villages of South Walton had at least one activity on the green where the shops are over Christmas/New Years which made me think that they made be planning more. Our favorite ice cream place is there -- the Carvel Shop. Great desserts, too. And plenty of seating indoors and out. I haven't stopped by any of the other shops yet, though.

The green at The Village of Souh Walton has been replaced by a ginormous vegas-style fountain.

A gigantic fountain is being installed at The Village Of South Walton in Seacrest Beach near Rosemary Beach on 30-A. It will have many water jets in two rows spaced four feet apart. They will be synchronized, with lights - Las Vegas style.

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I heard that one of the fountains at the Villages of South Walton is supposed to be an "interactive fountain", though I don't know what that means. Could be fun for kids especially. Do you know when it will be finished?

I have very mixed feelings about the "upscale" things going on this end of 30A (I heard that Alys Beach has put up a row of large palm trees) -- well, my feelings aren't mixed and I liked the native vegetation more. But, not much I can do about the changes -- and no doubt the community we're in was one of the "changes" in the area as well (though our community -- which appeals to me -- would be considered charming rather than upscale). So, I'm trying to figure out what the changes will bring in terms of activities that we and others can enjoy. So far, I'm really enjoying (I've said this many times already on this board) Fonville Press and Carvel Ice Cream most of all.

rosemary shows their movies on thursday nights, and two summers ago, watercolor gave it go with movies on staurday nights(but haven't since). gulfplace has concerts on sundays, and seaside on saturdays.

if everybody continues to play nice, alys could have their pick of midweek, and there'd be something to do for almost every night

jr

I heard that one of the fountains at the Villages of South Walton is supposed to be an "interactive fountain", though I don't know what that means. Could be fun for kids especially. Do you know when it will be finished?

I have very mixed feelings about the "upscale" things going on this end of 30A (I heard that Alys Beach has put up a row of large palm trees) -- well, my feelings aren't mixed and I liked the native vegetation more. But, not much I can do about the changes -- and no doubt the community we're in was one of the "changes" in the area as well (though our community -- which appeals to me -- would be considered charming rather than upscale). So, I'm trying to figure out what the changes will bring in terms of activities that we and others can enjoy. So far, I'm really enjoying (I've said this many times already on this board) Fonville Press and Carvel Ice Cream most of all.

Alys has installed 22 Date Palms on each side of 30-A for a total of 44.

I heard that one of the fountains at the Villages of South Walton is supposed to be an "interactive fountain", though I don't know what that means. Could be fun for kids especially. Do you know when it will be finished?

Could be Disney World-ish or not.......

Could be Disney World-ish or not.......

If it were a fountain like that, it could become a funn and much safer place for kids to play when the flags are flying yellow, red, or purple. I have my doubts on it being like that. I wonder if it is too late for them to change it.:idontno:

If it were a fountain like that, it could become a funn and much safer place for kids to play when the flags are flying yellow, red, or purple. I have my doubts on it being like that. I wonder if it is too late for them to change it.:idontno:

Any kids (small and large) would love that fountain! That was in Palm Beach.

I've been wondering if the new communities going up (Alys Beach, Villages of South Walton/Seacrest Beach, Prominence, etc.) will be having concerts/movies on the green, restaurants, shops, etc., at some point, I think we're looking at several years before the construction is completed enough to have enough tenants to support activities like this. Does anyone know what the plans are for these communities? They are down our end of 30A and I'm wondering what the future will bring.

The intention at Alys Beach is certainly to have all the amenities you mention (restaurants, shops, etc..) as well as concerts, outdoor movies, etc... as the community grows. The developer is committed to this and there are a number of ideas brewing on the town center.

Thanks, Chickpea. That's what I heard. My guess is that there will be a lot going on on the east end of 30A in about 5 years if not sooner -- movies, outdoor concerts, more shops and restaurants. Much of it will be within walking distance or a very short bike ride from us (which is good because the traffic is going to become much denser once all these new developments from Rosemary Beach to Prominence are finished).

As for the fountain, there's a fun interactive fountain at Rosemary Beach but i can't tell you exactly where it is. When we leave Carvel at the Villages of South Walton, the kids usually bring our unsuspecting guest to the fountain which looks like a regular park with a bench and then surprise them by turning the fountain on... (we usually bring towels for our guest and to protect the car because we know this is going to happen).

The fountain at the Village of SoWal will be an interactive fountain designed for kids.

The "event" that was held there over Christmas is a long story--it was done by the bronze statue vendor without permission from the Village management. Be assured that nothing like that will happen again. There are many people around who would like to see the tacky bronze statues go, especially the anotomically correct male giraffe.

I really like the palm tree at Alys Beach. Not natural vegetation, but they look beautiful.

Hi CCK:

Thanks for the update on the fountain. Maybe I'll see you next week -- we'll be there late Feb 25 - early March 2. It would be good to sit on the porch and catch up. It has been a while! We're hoping for good weather, but it will definitely be better than the cold up here.

Thanks, Chickpea. That's what I heard. My guess is that there will be a lot going on on the east end of 30A in about 5 years if not sooner -- movies, outdoor concerts, more shops and restaurants. Much of it will be within walking distance or a very short bike ride from us (which is good because the traffic is going to become much denser once all these new developments from Rosemary Beach to Prominence are finished).

As for the fountain, there's a fun interactive fountain at Rosemary Beach but i can't tell you exactly where it is. When we leave Carvel at the Villages of South Walton, the kids usually bring our unsuspecting guest to the fountain which looks like a regular park with a bench and then surprise them by turning the fountain on... (we usually bring towels for our guest and to protect the car because we know this is going to happen).

At Alys Beach most of the town center will be more or less smack in the middle (just east to where you now see the finished houses along 30A), not so much on east end although there certainly are some amenities planned at east end, immediately north of 30A.

Paula,

Feel free to use my porch. Apparently everyone else does! :lol:

They're calling the fountain at the Village a "music" fountain and I think it is going to be pretty cool. Something like the one at Destin commons. I'm a little concerned about it being so close to the road, though.

Also, rumor is that the pizza shop is beginning to start their build out at the Village so looking forward to that. And the antique/arts mall in phase IV has just moved the little kiosks back there. Hope they're gonna paint them. Will have to ask John.

Now I'm gonna have to walk over and go check out that Giraffe! :rolling:

They're calling the fountain at the Village a "music" fountain and I think it is going to be pretty cool. Something like the one at Destin commons. I'm a little concerned about it being so close to the road, though.

Also, rumor is that the pizza shop is beginning to start their build out at the Village so looking forward to that. And the antique/arts mall in phase IV has just moved the little kiosks back there. Hope they're gonna paint them. Will have to ask John.

Now I'm gonna have to walk over and go check out that Giraffe! :rolling:

We want pics of that giraffe in all it's glory!!! 😀

Does anyone know when the foutains are going to be completed

Does anyone know when the foutains are going to be completed

March 15.